Saks Global Restaurant Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About Saks Global
A luxury hospitality employer operating at the intersection of gastronomy and refined service. The organisation places premium value on culinary excellence, bespoke guest experiences and polished front-of-house operations, typically aligned with an international hotel group or standalone fine-dining establishment.
Confidential luxury hotel in Paris is hiring a Restaurant Manager. Lead front-of-house operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage day-to-day front-of-house operations to deliver consistent, elevated guest service and uphold brand standards.
- Recruit, train, mentor and schedule service staff; develop team performance through coaching, feedback and career pathways.
- Own restaurant financial performance: prepare budgets, control labour and food costs, analyse P&L and implement revenue-maximising strategies.
- Ensure operational compliance with local health, safety and licensing regulations and maintain impeccable standards of hygiene.
- Manage reservations, guest relations and recovery for high-value clients; cultivate repeat business and maintain VIP profiles.
- Coordinate closely with the culinary team to align service flow, menu launches and special events.
- Oversee inventory control, supplier relationships and stock optimisation to minimise waste and ensure product quality.
- Implement service training programmes, SOPs and quality audits to continuously raise standards and guest satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Professional food safety certification (e.g., HACCP, Level 2 Food Hygiene) or local equivalent.
- Demonstrable leadership ability with strong people-management and coaching skills.
- Solid commercial and numerical aptitude with experience managing budgets and P&L responsibility.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict‑resolution skills; proven ability to manage high-pressure service periods.
- Fluency in the primary local language; proficiency in English preferred for international environments.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires 3+ years of progressive supervisory or managerial experience within high-end restaurants or luxury hotel food & beverage operations, with a proven record of delivering commercial targets and exceptional guest service.
Education
Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or equivalent professional experience in luxury food & beverage management.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The employer fosters a service‑obsessed culture where meticulous attention to detail and polished hospitality are paramount. Teams operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values professional development, cross‑departmental cooperation and personalised guest engagement.
About Cerulean
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